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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,869.51, 373,995.13 and 266,064.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,869.51, 373,995.13 and 266,064.13 is: 368,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,869.51 : 373,995.13 = 266,064.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,869.51/373,995.13 = 266,064.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,869.51x = 373,995.13 × 266,064.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,869.51x = 99,506,688,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,506,688,887.69/269,869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,721.49

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